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MJ59 FRV

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,621 mi
Last recorded71,621 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 FRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills and underbody mainly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract, & nsr

brakes spongy

Fail 13 Mar 2024 71,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills and underbody mainly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract, & nsr

brakes spongy

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,494 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 62,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 60,115 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,112 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 59,112 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,323 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 54,321 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,458 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,791 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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MJ59 FRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ59 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ59 FRV is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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